Photo: Daniel P / PexelsMaketū · Maketū
Maketū is one of the most significant coastal sites in the Bay of Plenty, the landing place of the Te Arawa canoe and a founding settlement of the Te Arawa people, marked today by a cairn above the estuary. From the 1830s it grew as a trading port under Phillip Tapsell, exporting dressed flax before the trade moved on. Now a quiet seaside village on its sandspit and estuary, it is known for its pies, its surf and its deep history.
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What is Maketū known for?
Maketū is one of the most significant coastal sites in the Bay of Plenty, the landing place of the Te Arawa canoe and a founding settlement of the Te Arawa people, marked today by a cairn above the estuary. From the 1830s it grew as a trading port under Phillip Tapsell, exporting dressed flax before the trade moved on. Now a quiet seaside village on its sandspit and estuary, it is known for its pies, its surf and its deep history.
What region is Maketū in?
Maketū is in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.
What is the population of Maketū?
Maketū has an estimated population of around 1,100 (Stats NZ estimate).
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